Ethical Hacker Salary in Lowell, Massachusetts

Ethical Hacker Salary in Lowell, MA

How much does an Ethical Hacker make in Lowell, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Ethical Hacker in Lowell, MA is $112,390. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $100,160 to $121,360, with most professionals earning between $89,025 and $129,527.

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10th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $89,025 Lowell,MA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $100,160 Lowell,MA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $112,390 Lowell,MA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $121,360 Lowell,MA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $129,527 Lowell,MA April 01, 2025
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What is an Ethical Hacker ?

The term "white hat" in Internet slang refers to an ethical computer hacker, or a computer security expert, who specializes in penetration testing and in other testing methodologies that ensures the security of an organization's information systems. Ethical hacking is a term meant to imply a broader category than just penetration testing. Contrasted with black hat, a malicious hacker, the name comes from Western films, where heroic and antagonistic cowboys might traditionally wear a white and a black hat respectively. While a white hat hacker hacks under good intentions with permission, and a...

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    Network Security System Analyst II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Ethical Hacker

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Network Security System Analyst IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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112390

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112390
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Ethical Hacker in Lowell, MA. The base salary for Ethical Hacker ranges from $100,160 to $121,360 with the average base salary of $112,390. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $100,160 to $121,360 with the average total cash compensation of $112,390.

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About Lowell, Massachusetts    Lowell is a city in the U.S. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Located in Middlesex County, Lowell (along with Cambridge) was a county seat until Massach....More

Lowell, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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